DUE DATE

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Yesterday we explained that due can be an adjective which means something is expected to happen. Today we will look at another meaning of the adjective due.

Today's word is: due (adjective)

It means: if something is due at a particular time or date, we expect it to be completed by that time.

Example 1: My homework composition is due next Monday, so I'm planning to write it this weekend.

Example 2: Income tax returns (declaraciones de renta) are usually due in spring.

We can talk about a due date to refer to the date when something must be completed, or money must be paid. This expression is also used to talk about when pregnant women give birth.

Example 3: The due date for paying the electricity bill is the fifth day of the month.

Example 4: Megan's due date is April 27th. She's expecting a baby girl.

⇒ For some writing practice in English, I encourage you to write your own sentence (or two) using DUE or DUE DATE. You can post your sentences to one of our social media sites (Facebook or Bluesky) and we will give you feedback about your sentences as soon as we can.

I hope you have an interesting day!